Wow fall is full of activity isn’t it? First we get ready for the new school year. Then new sport activities. Our family was about football, first grade through college. Week days were practice, weekend were games. Our teams were traveling teams, both players and cheerleaders, starting at first grade. Between the kid’s games and the parent participation at the snack shacks or [...]
by Joan Masterson My heart is always to make clear the difference between rabbinic tradition and Biblical expression. However, unless it conflicts with the Bible, not all tradition is bad and we can learn from it. So, let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater as we strive to know how God intends for us to understand His ways, His heart, and, [...]
by Joan Masterson It was the first of Cheshvan 5772 Rosh Chodesh. Oct 29, 2011 on the Gregorian calendar. A small group of us had gathered at 9:30 am to honor Rosh Chodesh. For those of you unfamiliar with the term Rosh Chodesh, it is an appointed time on God’s calendar at the beginning of each of the Hebraic months. It is in [...]
By Joan Masterson Rosh Chodesh is fast becoming my most precious time to look forward to each month. God continues to minister truth and strength as we meet at His appointed time. The Red Hen is a strange title don’t you think? Yes, but wait till you see what the Lord is saying. Our Church went on a 21-day fast to deal with [...]
There is much teaching today throughout the body on First Fruits and most is taught in conjunction with our giving to the Lord. However I want to share my thoughts about why God instituted first fruits from the perspective that everything He laid out in His word and especially in His Feasts was to point us to the revelation of His heart His [...]
In this Jot I am trusting Holy Spirit to give insight to read between the lines of the first few paragraphs. This ministry is not positioned to be a political voice. However I am called to speak spiritual awareness of the times we are living. Therefore, I have chosen my words very carefully. Recently I had the privilege of being a guest at a [...]
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